Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Private C. Spong, 9th Lancers

Afghanistan 1878-80, 3 clasps, Charasia, Kabul, Kandahar (1287. C. Spong. 9th. Lancers.); Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (1287 Private C. Spong 9th. Lancers) minor official correction to surname on Star (originally named ‘Sponge’), edge bruising and light contact marks, nearly very fine (2) £500-£700

C. Spong served in ‘C’ Troop, 1st Squadron, during the Second Afghan War, being present at the Battle of Charasia, the action at Sherpur, and the march from Kabul to Kandahar.